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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,533.44, 365,058.78 and 143,677.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,533.44, 365,058.78 and 143,677.08 is: 198,275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,533.44 : 365,058.78 = 143,677.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,533.44/365,058.78 = 143,677.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,533.44x = 365,058.78 × 143,677.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,533.44x = 52,450,579,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,450,579,538.76/264,533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,275.80

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